2003 GAZ 3110 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2003 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 2003 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GAZ 3110 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | GAZ | Toyota |
Model | 3110 | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |